Government Employees Administrative Services Only

A significant portion of Blue Cross of Jamaica Limited’s business is providing health care coverage to Government employees. The Government Employees Administrative Services Only (GEASO) Health Care Programme does just that.

"Blue Cross of Jamaica Ltd. provides administrative claims payment services only and does not assume any financial risk or obligation with respect to claims."

The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with Blue Cross of Jamaica Limited has put in place a health insurance scheme to provide healthcare benefits for its employees. The health scheme, which is administered by Blue Cross® on behalf of government, provides coverage for Civil Servants, Teachers, members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, the Island Special Constabulary Force, the United District Constables, Nurses and employees of some statutory bodies.

In 1988, government through the Ministry of the Public Service signed an agreement with Blue Cross® to offer comprehensive health insurance for its employees. Under this agreement, Blue Cross® provides Administrative Services Only to the Scheme.

The scheme which is funded by the joint monthly contributions of government and employees, moved from 50% contribution by Government to 80% contribution by Government and 20% by employees in 1997.

ELIGIBILITY

If you are employed by the government of Jamaica, you are eligible for health care coverage under The Government Employees’ Administrative Services Only (GEASO) Health Scheme. Your Personnel Officer, Plan Administrator or Location Head will provide you with information about your organization's health care policy. You and your family will receive full coverage, once you are properly enrolled

Get coverage for just you when you enroll on Individual coverage or add your married and unmarried spouse (link to dependent in Glossary) and dependent (link to dependent in Glossary children up to age 19 (link to over-age dependent in GLOSSARY for Family coverage.

ENROLMENT

As your employer, government will pay 80% of the premiums for your health care benefits, while you will pay 20%. Once you have established that you are eligible for health coverage under the Government Employees Administrative Services Only (GEASO) Health Scheme your Personnel Officer, Location Head or Plan Administrator will provide you with the appropriate forms and information on how to enroll and access your benefits.

Complete the yellow Enrollment card with your correct information:

Name
Complete mailing address
Date of birth
Date(s) of birth of dependent(s) eligible for family coverage on subscriber plan if applicable.
Name of company, government Ministry or Department (that is, where you work)
Indicate your choice of plan (individual or family).
State any additional health insurance company which covers you.
Indicate if you have any other Blue Cross® plans.

Return the completed card to Blue Cross® through your Personnel Officer, Departmental Representative or Plan Administrator. This must be accompanied by a Salary Deduction Authorization Form.